Life Care Center of Coeur D'Alene
500 West Aqua Avenue · Coeur D'Alene, ID · 83815 · 2087621122
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 5, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 5, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135122 · certified since August 27, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.